UPDATE: Police identify driver who hit 21-year-old Manhattan woman

RILEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Riley County continue to investigate a hit and run accident that sent a Manhattan woman to the hospital April 17, in critical condition.

Following Thursday’s release of a video of the truck believed involved, a suspect has been identified, according to a media release.

A man identified himself to police as the driver of the vehicle that struck Amber Wilhelm.

Police did not arrest the suspect and his name was not released.

Amber’s family has been notified of the development.

Police and the Wilhelm family want to thank the thousands of people that shared this story from the beginning.

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Just before 2a.m. April 13, police responded to a report of a hit and run injury accident that at the intersection of 12th Street and Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan, according to a media release.

First responders found a pedestrian identified as Amber Wilhelm, 21, Manhattan, suffering from severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle.

Witnesses on scene described a light in color 2011 to 2016 Chevrolet or GMC extended cab pickup truck that hit her and then fled the scene headed westbound on Anderson Avenue.

Wilhelm was transported to Via Christi and then flown to Stormont Vail where she remains in critical condition.

RILEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Riley County continue to investigate a hit and run accident and asking the public to help find a vehicle.

Just before 2a.m. April 13, police responded to a report of a hit and run injury accident that at the intersection of 12th Street and Bluemont Avenue in Manhattan, according to a media release.
First responders found a pedestrian identified as Amber Wilhelm, 21, Manhattan, suffering from severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle.

On Thursday Riley County Police released security camera video of the truck believed to be responsible for the accident.

Witnesses on scene described a light in color 2011 to 2016 Chevrolet or GMC extended cab pickup truck that hit her and then fled the scene headed westbound on Anderson Avenue.

Interviews with witnesses lead officers to believe there is a chance that the suspect vehicle will only have slight damage to its front end.

Wilhelm was transported to Via Christi and then flown to Stormont Vail where she remains in critical condition.

Anyone with information on a vehicle matching the description is encouraged to call police at 785-537-2112.

Honestly, the sidewalk is dangerous. I’ve seen drunk people walking across muiltiple times (just graduated last May). I feel for her parents but it’s very difficult for the driver to see pedestrians crossing. I’ve witnessed it myself. City of Manhattan should’ve made it safe by adding flashing lights like the ones they have on campus. I don’t think it is the drivers (unless he was under the influence) or the pedestrians fault. Blame the City of Manhattan for not making it safe for students.